Senior Commodity Trader, Limestone / Dolomite (Steel Raw Materials)

Role Summary

The Senior Trader will build a trading book in limestone and dolomite for steel mills, bring existing buyer and supplier relationships, own the P&L, and lead and grow the desk.

Key responsibility

• Build the book to agreed volume and margin targets

• Secure long-term supply and offtake with mines and mills

• Run tender and bid strategy

• Set desk processes, risk limits and reporting

• Hire and mentor a small team

• Help design the next commodity verticals

Must-have

• At least 7 years as a trader (not only sourcing or sales) in limestone and dolomite or closely related steelmaking fluxes, including recent years

• Verifiable value and volume closed in the last 3 years

• Direct sales to steel mills (integrated and EAF) with a buyer book that can be activated quickly

• Supply-side knowledge: mines, quarries, processors and quality consistency

• Command of specs (CaO, MgO, SiO2, LOI, sizing) and how mills consume them

• Logistics expertise: rail, road, port, vessel, demurrage

• Exposure to government and PSU tenders and bidding

• P&L ownership; credit, counterparty and price risk control

• Ability to lead a desk and hire juniors

Good to have

• Import/export experience

• Technical (mining, metallurgy, engineering) or MBA background

• Familiarity with other steel raw materials

How to apply: Submit your CV and a short application. Shortlisted candidates complete a brief video interview. We treat all applications confidentially and are an equal opportunity employer.

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• The chance to work closely with senior leadership and make a significant impact on the company's success.